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20th April 2020: We have updated our Coronavirus response on a dedicated page here.
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Recent Updates
Safespace is now open every evening to ensure that people have access to support, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.
To enable this quickly, we have had to make some changes to how the service runs. There are still a few things to get into place, and we encourage you to keep an eye on the website and Facebook for updates.
Safespace is now available every evening from 6.30 – 10.30pm. The last call taken will be at 10pm.
Call 01422 345154 or contact by Facebook (Safespace Calderdale) or email safespace@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
Calls are being diverted to staff on duty. They will take some brief details and arrange a call back for you at an agreed time. Please be aware that the call may come from a withheld number. If lines are busy, please leave a message and a member of the team will call you back. Facebook and email contacts will be monitored and responded to during the evening. We are working on a text messaging service – we will post details here as soon as this is available.
Opening Safespace every evening has become possible thanks to support from Calderdale CCG and staff from other Healthy Minds services making themselves available in addition to the current Safespace team.
Safespace is now open every evening to ensure that people have access to support, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.
To enable this quickly, we have had to make some changes to how the service runs. There are still a few things to get into place, and we encourage you to keep an eye on the website and Facebook for updates.
Safespace is now available every evening from 6.30 – 10.30pm. The last call taken will be at 10pm.
Call 01422 345154 or contact by Facebook (Safespace Calderdale) or email safespace@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
Calls are being diverted to staff on duty. They will take some brief details and arrange a call back for you at an agreed time. Please be aware that the call may come from a withheld number. If lines are busy, please leave a message and a member of the team will call you back. Facebook and email contacts will be monitored and responded to during the evening. We are working on a text messaging service – we will post details here as soon as this is available.
Opening Safespace every evening has become possible thanks to support from Calderdale CCG and staff from other Healthy Minds services making themselves available in addition to the current Safespace team.
13th March 2020
Healthy Minds & Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Infectious disease outbreaks, like the current Coronavirus (Covid 19), can be scary and can affect our mental health. The Mental Health Foundation has some good and sensible advice on maintaining your emotional wellbeing: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak
At Healthy Minds, we are following official advice and continue to review the situation. For now, scheduled activities like groups and drop-ins are carrying on as normal unless official guidance says otherwise. The situation may change quickly and we will post updates on our website and Facebook.
We understand that many people will be anxious and keeping in touch with support services is going to be important, particularly if people have to self-isolate or don’t want to attend activities at the moment. We are preparing for alternatives to group meetings should it become necessary: this could be via telephone or online contact, for example. Project Workers will keep regular group members informed of arrangements.
Right now it is business as usual, pending official advice, but we encourage you to keep an eye on the website and Facebook for any changes.
NHS information on protecting yourself and others can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
Healthy Minds & Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Infectious disease outbreaks, like the current Coronavirus (Covid 19), can be scary and can affect our mental health. The Mental Health Foundation has some good and sensible advice on maintaining your emotional wellbeing: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak
At Healthy Minds, we are following official advice and continue to review the situation. For now, scheduled activities like groups and drop-ins are carrying on as normal unless official guidance says otherwise. The situation may change quickly and we will post updates on our website and Facebook.
We understand that many people will be anxious and keeping in touch with support services is going to be important, particularly if people have to self-isolate or don’t want to attend activities at the moment. We are preparing for alternatives to group meetings should it become necessary: this could be via telephone or online contact, for example. Project Workers will keep regular group members informed of arrangements.
Right now it is business as usual, pending official advice, but we encourage you to keep an eye on the website and Facebook for any changes.
NHS information on protecting yourself and others can be found here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
24th February 2020
We have a job vacancy for a Marketing and Communications Officer. See the Jobs page.
We have a job vacancy for a Marketing and Communications Officer. See the Jobs page.
17th January 2020
We have a job vacancy for a Project Worker in our Time Out project, working to support children and young people's emotional health and wellbeing. Details and application process on our Jobs page.
This job is now closed
We have a job vacancy for a Project Worker in our Time Out project, working to support children and young people's emotional health and wellbeing. Details and application process on our Jobs page.
This job is now closed
12th December 2019
The Big Healthy Minds Census: if you come to, or volunteer with, Healthy Minds services, please take a few minutes to complete our "census". This will give us really useful information about who we're reaching, how we're doing and what we could be doing . We'd really like as many people as possible to complete the survey to get the fullest picture. This will run until 31st January 2020.
Full details along with the survey on the button below:
The Big Healthy Minds Census: if you come to, or volunteer with, Healthy Minds services, please take a few minutes to complete our "census". This will give us really useful information about who we're reaching, how we're doing and what we could be doing . We'd really like as many people as possible to complete the survey to get the fullest picture. This will run until 31st January 2020.
Full details along with the survey on the button below:
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20th September 2019
After something of a hiatus, the Healthy Minds Forum is due to be re-launched! The Forum creates opportunities for people, particularly those who have lived experience of emotional distress, to have a voice and influence developments around mental health. We'll be launching with an opportunity to get involved meaningfully in Calderdale's mental health strategy, on World Mental Health Day (10th October). |
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20th September 2019
We're delighted to have been awarded £6000 from the Police & Crime Commissioner's Safer Communities Fund, which will go towards our Safespace project. |
Our Chief Officer Jonny among the other organisations who received big cheques at last night's awards
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20th September 2019
Healthy Minds has been awarded a grant worth £100,000 from Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales.
The charity, based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, has been working with the local community for 12 years, offering help to 13,524 people through programmes including peer support groups, health and wellbeing workshops, and financial resilience support. The charity also offers emotional wellbeing support to all 5 to 19-year-olds in Calderdale through a new scheme and promotes mental health in black and minority ethnic communities – so far it has reached 1,556 people.
The new three-year grant from the Foundation builds on a previous grant of £48,504 awarded to the charity in 2016 and will contribute to the core costs of the charity team, allowing it to continue offering frontline support to those who have nowhere else to turn. Over half of the charity’s service users have a clinical diagnosis for their mental health condition – 63% have previously sought help from NHS services.
Jonny Richardson Glenn, Chief Officer of Healthy Minds Calderdale, said: “Every penny we receive counts and will help to make a life-changing impact. We put people in control of their recovery and help them to identify their strengths to overcome difficulties. Because of this grant from Lloyds Bank Foundation, we will be able to continue being there every step of the way for those struggling to cope with their mental health demons.”
Paul Streets OBE, Chief Executive of Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales, said: “Small and local charities play a vital role in their communities, reaching and helping people facing complex social issues to overcome them and move forward with their lives.
“But with public funding getting tighter and tighter and demand for their services rising, such charities are more important than ever. That is why at Lloyds Bank Foundation we are delighted to award new funding to Healthy Minds which will enable them to help more people improve their mental health in the years to come.
“We are committed to supporting small and local charities working in communities across the country, funding their work, helping them become stronger and more sustainable and helping raise their voice with policy-makers.”
Healthy Minds is one of six charities in Yorkshire and the Humber supported in Lloyds Bank Foundation’s latest funding round, which awarded £598,025 across the region, tackling issues such as mental health, sexual and domestic abuse. So far in 2019, the Foundation has awarded 126 new grants worth over £12.2m to charities across England and Wales to help tackle complex social issues.
Healthy Minds has been awarded a grant worth £100,000 from Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales.
The charity, based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, has been working with the local community for 12 years, offering help to 13,524 people through programmes including peer support groups, health and wellbeing workshops, and financial resilience support. The charity also offers emotional wellbeing support to all 5 to 19-year-olds in Calderdale through a new scheme and promotes mental health in black and minority ethnic communities – so far it has reached 1,556 people.
The new three-year grant from the Foundation builds on a previous grant of £48,504 awarded to the charity in 2016 and will contribute to the core costs of the charity team, allowing it to continue offering frontline support to those who have nowhere else to turn. Over half of the charity’s service users have a clinical diagnosis for their mental health condition – 63% have previously sought help from NHS services.
Jonny Richardson Glenn, Chief Officer of Healthy Minds Calderdale, said: “Every penny we receive counts and will help to make a life-changing impact. We put people in control of their recovery and help them to identify their strengths to overcome difficulties. Because of this grant from Lloyds Bank Foundation, we will be able to continue being there every step of the way for those struggling to cope with their mental health demons.”
Paul Streets OBE, Chief Executive of Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales, said: “Small and local charities play a vital role in their communities, reaching and helping people facing complex social issues to overcome them and move forward with their lives.
“But with public funding getting tighter and tighter and demand for their services rising, such charities are more important than ever. That is why at Lloyds Bank Foundation we are delighted to award new funding to Healthy Minds which will enable them to help more people improve their mental health in the years to come.
“We are committed to supporting small and local charities working in communities across the country, funding their work, helping them become stronger and more sustainable and helping raise their voice with policy-makers.”
Healthy Minds is one of six charities in Yorkshire and the Humber supported in Lloyds Bank Foundation’s latest funding round, which awarded £598,025 across the region, tackling issues such as mental health, sexual and domestic abuse. So far in 2019, the Foundation has awarded 126 new grants worth over £12.2m to charities across England and Wales to help tackle complex social issues.
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1st August 2019
Our Safespace Project has new opening times. Safespace will now be opening Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6.00pm - last appointment will be at 10.00pm. Click here to find out more. |
17th June 2019
Our Todmorden Project was featured on BBC Look North. See the clip and find out more on the Todmorden page.
Our Todmorden Project was featured on BBC Look North. See the clip and find out more on the Todmorden page.
12th March 2019
Healthy Minds wins GSK IMPACT Award
Healthy Minds has been selected from more than 370 organisations across the UK as one of 10 winners of the 2019 GSK IMPACT Awards.
The GSK IMPACT Awards are a national programme that recognise and reward small and medium sized charities that are doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing in communities across the UK. Winners will receive £30,000 in unrestricted funding as well as expert support and leadership development provided by The King’s Fund.
Healthy Minds works across the borough of Calderdale to promote positive mental health and wellbeing, give support to people in crisis and help recovery. The organisation is led by the people it helps to make sure it provides the right services, particularly for those who might find it difficult to seek help. It provides employment, financial and welfare advice to people who have experienced mental ill health, targeting those who find it difficult to seek help. These include support groups run across the borough, and the Safespace project, which offers help and a place to go at weekend evenings for people who are in distress or on the brink of a crisis.
Healthy Minds runs specific projects to help people in different parts of the community, including the Roshani Project, which supported over 1,000 people from Calderdale’s BAME community in its first year, and work in Todmorden to support the community following the recent floods. Time Out, a recovery college for young people, promoting mental wellbeing through arts and crafts, sports, music and drama workshops, worked with 2,300 young people in 2017/18, and the charity also runs workshops in schools to help students learn about mental wellbeing issues like stress, self-harm and self-esteem.
The charity has recorded impressive results. A sample of over 200 clients found that 61% said they didn’t need to visit their GP for mental health problems as much and 92% said that they felt more able to cope, less isolated, and less anxious.
Jonny Richardson Glenn, Chief Officer of Healthy Minds, said:
“We are delighted to have been selected in the top 10 for these awards. Most of the people involved with Healthy Minds have personal experience of living with mental health problems and we continue to work hard to provide what people tell us they need. To gain recognition and support through GSK and The King’s Fund after a rigorous judging process is terrific. It is testament to the efforts of everyone involved in Healthy Minds, whatever their role, and a welcome reminder that what we do is valued not just in Calderdale but by experts who see what’s happening nationally. This prize is a huge boost for us in all respects and we look forward to making the most of the opportunities this brings.”
Lisa Weaks, Head of Third Sector at The King’s Fund, said:
“The judges were impressed with how Healthy Minds works with the local community and the impact of its work. The organisation is led by the people who use its services and it has been able to identify where there are gaps in support.
“As a small charity, Healthy Minds has helped a huge number of people in Calderdale. Its creative response to emerging needs and ability to reach all parts of the community has meant that support is there for people who most need it.”
Developing leaders in the charity sector is a key aim of the GSK IMPACT Awards programme. All winners will be invited to take part in a tailored leadership development programme provided by The King’s Fund. They will also be invited to join the GSK IMPACT Awards Network, a national network of over 80 previous award winners working together to develop leaders, find new ways of working, and provide mutual support.
Healthy Minds will receive their award at a ceremony held at the Science Museum in London in May, along with nine other 2019 GSK IMPACT Award winners.
http://uk.gsk.com/en-gb/responsibility/health-for-all/gsk-impact-awards/
Healthy Minds wins GSK IMPACT Award
Healthy Minds has been selected from more than 370 organisations across the UK as one of 10 winners of the 2019 GSK IMPACT Awards.
The GSK IMPACT Awards are a national programme that recognise and reward small and medium sized charities that are doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing in communities across the UK. Winners will receive £30,000 in unrestricted funding as well as expert support and leadership development provided by The King’s Fund.
Healthy Minds works across the borough of Calderdale to promote positive mental health and wellbeing, give support to people in crisis and help recovery. The organisation is led by the people it helps to make sure it provides the right services, particularly for those who might find it difficult to seek help. It provides employment, financial and welfare advice to people who have experienced mental ill health, targeting those who find it difficult to seek help. These include support groups run across the borough, and the Safespace project, which offers help and a place to go at weekend evenings for people who are in distress or on the brink of a crisis.
Healthy Minds runs specific projects to help people in different parts of the community, including the Roshani Project, which supported over 1,000 people from Calderdale’s BAME community in its first year, and work in Todmorden to support the community following the recent floods. Time Out, a recovery college for young people, promoting mental wellbeing through arts and crafts, sports, music and drama workshops, worked with 2,300 young people in 2017/18, and the charity also runs workshops in schools to help students learn about mental wellbeing issues like stress, self-harm and self-esteem.
The charity has recorded impressive results. A sample of over 200 clients found that 61% said they didn’t need to visit their GP for mental health problems as much and 92% said that they felt more able to cope, less isolated, and less anxious.
Jonny Richardson Glenn, Chief Officer of Healthy Minds, said:
“We are delighted to have been selected in the top 10 for these awards. Most of the people involved with Healthy Minds have personal experience of living with mental health problems and we continue to work hard to provide what people tell us they need. To gain recognition and support through GSK and The King’s Fund after a rigorous judging process is terrific. It is testament to the efforts of everyone involved in Healthy Minds, whatever their role, and a welcome reminder that what we do is valued not just in Calderdale but by experts who see what’s happening nationally. This prize is a huge boost for us in all respects and we look forward to making the most of the opportunities this brings.”
Lisa Weaks, Head of Third Sector at The King’s Fund, said:
“The judges were impressed with how Healthy Minds works with the local community and the impact of its work. The organisation is led by the people who use its services and it has been able to identify where there are gaps in support.
“As a small charity, Healthy Minds has helped a huge number of people in Calderdale. Its creative response to emerging needs and ability to reach all parts of the community has meant that support is there for people who most need it.”
Developing leaders in the charity sector is a key aim of the GSK IMPACT Awards programme. All winners will be invited to take part in a tailored leadership development programme provided by The King’s Fund. They will also be invited to join the GSK IMPACT Awards Network, a national network of over 80 previous award winners working together to develop leaders, find new ways of working, and provide mutual support.
Healthy Minds will receive their award at a ceremony held at the Science Museum in London in May, along with nine other 2019 GSK IMPACT Award winners.
http://uk.gsk.com/en-gb/responsibility/health-for-all/gsk-impact-awards/
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13th February 2019
Healthy Minds is delighted to announce that Hebden Bridge resident Jilly Walstow will be running the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon to raise funds and awareness. We are planning a series of events to get behind Jilly and give others the chance to join in (and you don't have to be marathon-fit!). We'll post updates on our London Marathon page so please get involved.
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22nd January 2019
Healthy Minds is seeking a new Chairperson. Please see full details of the role, and how to apply here.
Healthy Minds is seeking a new Chairperson. Please see full details of the role, and how to apply here.
20th December 2018
HEALTHY MINDS WILL BE CLOSED OVER THE HOLIDAYS:
Friday 21st December – Monday 7th January 2019.
There will be no groups or Drop In sessions during this time.
If you require support over the festive period please see the information below:
Healthy Minds:
Our Out of Hours SAFESPACE will be open from 6pm – 12am at weekends:
01422 345154 by text on 07388 990227
Who to call for support if you feel unsafe:
If you or someone else is feeling that they are going to harm themselves or are at risk from another person, there are services available to help.
· In an emergency call 999 or go to Accident & Emergency
· Contact your own GP or out of hours GP
· NHS Direct telephone: 111
Other support:
· NHS Mental Health Services : 01924 316830 (open 24 hrs a day)
· National Samaritans telephone: 116 123 (free phone)
· If you need help with drug or alcohol problems: 01422515550
WE WISH YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
HEALTHY MINDS WILL BE CLOSED OVER THE HOLIDAYS:
Friday 21st December – Monday 7th January 2019.
There will be no groups or Drop In sessions during this time.
If you require support over the festive period please see the information below:
Healthy Minds:
Our Out of Hours SAFESPACE will be open from 6pm – 12am at weekends:
01422 345154 by text on 07388 990227
Who to call for support if you feel unsafe:
If you or someone else is feeling that they are going to harm themselves or are at risk from another person, there are services available to help.
· In an emergency call 999 or go to Accident & Emergency
· Contact your own GP or out of hours GP
· NHS Direct telephone: 111
Other support:
· NHS Mental Health Services : 01924 316830 (open 24 hrs a day)
· National Samaritans telephone: 116 123 (free phone)
· If you need help with drug or alcohol problems: 01422515550
WE WISH YOU A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Jonny & Jen from Healthy Minds with Martin Roberts from LBG - and a massive (in all respects) cheque!
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14th December 2018
Huge congratulations and thanks to our supporters at Lloyds Banking Group who have raised an amazing £22,430.71 through lots of different fundraising activities this year, including the Bonanza raffle which was drawn on Friday. Massive thanks to everyone who got involved! See full details - including the raffle winners - on Facebook |
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30th November 2018
Thanks to a Santander Discovery Grant, we are providing IT support sessions for anyone who wants to get to grips with using a computer, getting online, using social media and everything else IT-related. Please get in touch to find out more. |
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10th October 2018
On World Mental Health Day, our Time Out project has been covered in today's Yorkshire Post.
On World Mental Health Day, our Time Out project has been covered in today's Yorkshire Post.
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8th October 2018
Huge congratulations to Andy Greaves, who has successfully completed the Chester Marathon in support of Healthy Minds! An amazing achievement in all sorts of ways. Thank you Andy from everybody involved with Healthy Minds. There is still time to make a donation and see Andy's Marathon story at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/andrew-greaves3 |
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28th September 2018
We are delighted that our Todmorden project has been awarded Breakthrough of the Year at the 2018 Community Spirit Awards! |
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24th September 2018
WELL DONE MIKE! We have heard that Mike has successfully completed his Mount Canigou mission (see below) - a huge achievement! We're looking forward to finding out all about it when he returns home and will post an update here. You can still make donations and congratulate Mike on JustGiving . |
28th August 2018
RAISING FUNDS FOR HEALTHY MINDS
Two intrepid fundraisers are undertaking very different ventures in support of Calderdale mental health charity Healthy Minds.
RAISING FUNDS FOR HEALTHY MINDS
Two intrepid fundraisers are undertaking very different ventures in support of Calderdale mental health charity Healthy Minds.
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In September, Mike Fagan will trek up Mount Canigou. At 2784m, it is the most easterly high summit of the Pyrenees and a challenging ascent that usually takes experienced walkers 10 to 12 hours up and back. Mike, who is married to Jen Fagan, the Chair of Healthy Minds, says, “I care passionately about mental health and the difficulties folk experience in living with it. Climbing Mount Canigou is a long-held personal ambition and I am pleased to be able to combine this with raising money to help keep Healthy Minds’ essential and valuable services running.”
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In October, Andy Greaves will run the Chester Marathon in support of Healthy Minds. “Singer, songwriter, guitarist, mandolinist and poet” Andy is well-known on the local music circuit as a performer with bands the Tragics and Ghost School. Having completed several long distance runs previously, including a half-marathon, he says, “I am running the Chester Marathon in support of Healthy Minds because it seems a right good thing to do.” You can sponsor Mike and Andy through Healthy Minds (Calderdale Wellbeing)’s JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/calderdale-wellbeing |
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You can also get involved with fundraising for Healthy Minds yourself by joining their 10th Anniversary Sponsored Walk on Saturday 15th September.
Healthy Minds Volunteer Coordinator Cath McNally explains: “We wanted to do a walk which would be accessible to anyone: active walkers as well as those who just fancy an easy stroll; but we also wanted to do something which could include the whole of Calderdale. With our wonderful Walking Group Volunteers we came up with idea of Two Walks – One Destination. The plan is to walk along the canal, with one walk setting off from Walsden, and the other from Brighouse. Everyone will meet at Mytholmroyd Community Centre for well-deserved tea and cakes – rest and relaxation. Walking can be a great way to look after yourself, not just physically but mentally too, and by walking with Healthy Minds you get to meet other people, make friends and support a local service.”
There’s a £5.00 entry fee, and if people wish they can collect sponsorship. Money raised will go towards Healthy Minds’ Safe Space which provides much needed out-of-hours support at week-ends, for anyone over 18 experiencing emotional distress. Behind the celebration there is a serious message: 10th September is Suicide Awareness Day, and 1 in 4 of us will experience mental health problems at some point in our lives. Any of us could find ourselves going through difficult times, with feelings of despair and hopelessness. It’s vital to keep services like Safespace available, to provide free emotional support when it’s needed.
Register for the walk here.
Healthy Minds Volunteer Coordinator Cath McNally explains: “We wanted to do a walk which would be accessible to anyone: active walkers as well as those who just fancy an easy stroll; but we also wanted to do something which could include the whole of Calderdale. With our wonderful Walking Group Volunteers we came up with idea of Two Walks – One Destination. The plan is to walk along the canal, with one walk setting off from Walsden, and the other from Brighouse. Everyone will meet at Mytholmroyd Community Centre for well-deserved tea and cakes – rest and relaxation. Walking can be a great way to look after yourself, not just physically but mentally too, and by walking with Healthy Minds you get to meet other people, make friends and support a local service.”
There’s a £5.00 entry fee, and if people wish they can collect sponsorship. Money raised will go towards Healthy Minds’ Safe Space which provides much needed out-of-hours support at week-ends, for anyone over 18 experiencing emotional distress. Behind the celebration there is a serious message: 10th September is Suicide Awareness Day, and 1 in 4 of us will experience mental health problems at some point in our lives. Any of us could find ourselves going through difficult times, with feelings of despair and hopelessness. It’s vital to keep services like Safespace available, to provide free emotional support when it’s needed.
Register for the walk here.
21 August 2018
New Art Group sessions. Starting Friday 31st August at our King St premises in Halifax.
Booking essential. Details on the poster here .
New Art Group sessions. Starting Friday 31st August at our King St premises in Halifax.
Booking essential. Details on the poster here .
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15 August 2018
We've just come to the end of our time as Halifax Marks & Spencer 's Charity of the Year. Huge thanks to staff and customers who have helped raise a terrific £4629.61 through the year. |
COULD YOU RUN THE LONDON MARATHON FOR HEALTHY MINDS?
We are delighted to have been allocated a place at the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon, and we are now seeking expressions of interest from runners for this great opportunity. If this could be you, please contact us.
3 July 2018
RAFFLE WINNER
Congratulations to Si Collinge, who has won the online raffle for a week's accommodation in a country house in County Mayo. See the official announcement here. Huge thanks to our supporters at Lloyds Banking Group who organised the whole thing, raising an amazing £3,590 in total.
RAFFLE WINNER
Congratulations to Si Collinge, who has won the online raffle for a week's accommodation in a country house in County Mayo. See the official announcement here. Huge thanks to our supporters at Lloyds Banking Group who organised the whole thing, raising an amazing £3,590 in total.
Cath & Jonny from Healthy Minds, with Martin Roberts from Lloyds who organised the raffle...
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... And the winning ticket!
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21 June 2018
Our Todmorden branch is still offering courses and workshops while we're sorting out the workshop programme for the rest of Calderdale, pending funding decisions. You can tell us what you think should be included in future programmes through our survey. In the meantime, please see what's on offer in Todmorden.
Our Todmorden branch is still offering courses and workshops while we're sorting out the workshop programme for the rest of Calderdale, pending funding decisions. You can tell us what you think should be included in future programmes through our survey. In the meantime, please see what's on offer in Todmorden.
25 May 2018
In line with new data protection regulations (GDPR), we have a new Privacy Statement explaining what information we collect and what we do with it. We will be reviewing all our contact lists so if you currently receive the newsletter, for example, we'll need you to confirm that you are happy to stay on the list. You'll still hear from us for the time being if you currently attend our groups.
In line with new data protection regulations (GDPR), we have a new Privacy Statement explaining what information we collect and what we do with it. We will be reviewing all our contact lists so if you currently receive the newsletter, for example, we'll need you to confirm that you are happy to stay on the list. You'll still hear from us for the time being if you currently attend our groups.
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21 May 2018
Martin's Sponsored Walks Martin Roberts has been giving Healthy Minds his support in lots of ways recently and has completed the sponsored walks on his own steam after we had to postpone them (as explained further down the page). Cramming the walks in over the past 3 weekends, Martin has completed approx. 65 miles, encountered "giant swans" and gained an impressive range of blisters, all of which has raised over £2500 already - this will be match-funded by Lloyds Banking Group - so that's a brilliant result so far. Martin's colleagues at Lloyds will continue fundraising through more intrepid adventures - you can see what's happening and give your support through their JustGiving page. Huge thanks to Martin and good luck to those taking on the next set of challenges! Martin's account of the final walk: Passed the finishing line!!! On Saturday I started the last phase of the 6 sponsored walks in 3 consecutive weekends in aid of Healthy Minds. |
18 May 2018
WIN a week in Ireland:
Martin (see above) has secured a terrific prize of a week's stay in a country house in County Mayo*. Sleeping up to 8 people, you can have your chance to win through the online raffle here.
Huge thanks to Martin and, of course, the person who has donated this amazing prize.
Good luck!
*Accommodation only: travel & catering not included.
Closing date 30th June 2018
WIN a week in Ireland:
Martin (see above) has secured a terrific prize of a week's stay in a country house in County Mayo*. Sleeping up to 8 people, you can have your chance to win through the online raffle here.
Huge thanks to Martin and, of course, the person who has donated this amazing prize.
Good luck!
*Accommodation only: travel & catering not included.
Closing date 30th June 2018
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23 April 2018: UPDATE
Although the sponsored walk is postponed, Martin Roberts is completing the walks under his own steam, having already gained some sponsorship from his colleagues at Lloyds Banking Group. Our thanks to Martin and his colleagues for their fantastic support. See their JustGiving page for details. |
19 April 2018
We regret that we have to postpone the sponsored walk. Due to unexpected life events for the walk organisers, we are unable to manage the walks responsibly just now but still very much intend to do them at a later date. We apologise to anyone who was planning to join us on the walks. Please do contact us to ensure that we can keep you updated with new plans. |
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6 walks, 6 days crossing Calderdale!
Sunday 6th May - 15th July. |
March 2018
If you can, please support fundraising efforts for the family of Belinda (Binnie) Jones , who passed away recently. Young people's mental health was among the causes on which Binnie campaigned, and the fundraisers have kindly offered to share money raised with Healthy Minds.
Find out more and donate here.
If you can, please support fundraising efforts for the family of Belinda (Binnie) Jones , who passed away recently. Young people's mental health was among the causes on which Binnie campaigned, and the fundraisers have kindly offered to share money raised with Healthy Minds.
Find out more and donate here.
March 2018
Help Calderdale CCG to review adult psychological services
Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is reviewing the adult psychological services it commissions (buys). Psychological services include talking therapies, such as counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and specialist assessments and treatments. The CCG commissions these services from South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT) and Insight Healthcare and makes a contribution to services provided by WomenCentre.
The CCG knows it can do better; sometimes people have to wait too long for psychological services and not everybody gets the right service that they need. This needs to change and the CCG will work with local people and its partners to make things better.
The CCG wants people to give their views about its adult psychological services. It wants, in particular, to hear from people who use or who have used psychological services in Calderdale.
The CCG is holding two engagement sessions where people can come along and talk about their experience of services and ideas for improvements:
The CCG is also running a survey which can be accessed here.
Help Calderdale CCG to review adult psychological services
Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is reviewing the adult psychological services it commissions (buys). Psychological services include talking therapies, such as counselling and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and specialist assessments and treatments. The CCG commissions these services from South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT) and Insight Healthcare and makes a contribution to services provided by WomenCentre.
The CCG knows it can do better; sometimes people have to wait too long for psychological services and not everybody gets the right service that they need. This needs to change and the CCG will work with local people and its partners to make things better.
The CCG wants people to give their views about its adult psychological services. It wants, in particular, to hear from people who use or who have used psychological services in Calderdale.
The CCG is holding two engagement sessions where people can come along and talk about their experience of services and ideas for improvements:
- Monday 9th April from 1.30pm to 4.30pm at the Shay Stadium, Shaw Hill, Halifax HX1 2YS
- Thursday 19th April from 6.00pm to 9.00pm at Todmorden Town Hall, Bridge Street, Todmorden OL14 5AQ
The CCG is also running a survey which can be accessed here.
12 Feb 2018
Mental Health Act Review - Online survey
Service users and carers with experience of the Mental Health Act are asked to complete an online survey to have their say on an Independent Review of the Act. The Mental Health Act 1983 is the law in England and Wales that covers assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental disorder. This includes when a person can be admitted, detained, and treated in hospital without their agreement. The review has been set up to listen to people who have experience of the Mental Health Act so they can comment on what future practice and or the law should look like. The survey, which closes on 28 February 2018, can be completed online and includes questions about individuals and their experiences.
Healthy Minds encourages people who have personal experience of mental health needs to share their views and have a say in what's happening around mental health. We'll soon be re-launching our Forum and would like as many people as possible to get involved. Find out more here.
Mental Health Act Review - Online survey
Service users and carers with experience of the Mental Health Act are asked to complete an online survey to have their say on an Independent Review of the Act. The Mental Health Act 1983 is the law in England and Wales that covers assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental disorder. This includes when a person can be admitted, detained, and treated in hospital without their agreement. The review has been set up to listen to people who have experience of the Mental Health Act so they can comment on what future practice and or the law should look like. The survey, which closes on 28 February 2018, can be completed online and includes questions about individuals and their experiences.
Healthy Minds encourages people who have personal experience of mental health needs to share their views and have a say in what's happening around mental health. We'll soon be re-launching our Forum and would like as many people as possible to get involved. Find out more here.
We have moved premises!
The new address is
1 King Street
Halifax HX1 1SR
(over the road from Woolshops car park, towards Halifax Minster)
The new address is
1 King Street
Halifax HX1 1SR
(over the road from Woolshops car park, towards Halifax Minster)
- Time Out : young people's emotional health & wellbeing project launch
- Safespace : a new out-of-hours service for Calderdale
- New courses & workshops
Halifax Jungle Walk- All Welcome!!!!
Our next walk is on Saturday 17th February at 10.30am.
Join us for this friendly urban walk around Wainhouse Tower, Savile Health and Manor Park plus a visit to the 'Jungle Experience'. Meet outside King Cross Library at 10.30am. The walk is fairly easy but paths may be muddy and there are some short climbs. Not suitable for pushchairs. We'll stop at the park for a cuppa and loo break on the way round.
Please contact Cath on 01422 345154 to put your name down or if you would like further details.
Our next walk is on Saturday 17th February at 10.30am.
Join us for this friendly urban walk around Wainhouse Tower, Savile Health and Manor Park plus a visit to the 'Jungle Experience'. Meet outside King Cross Library at 10.30am. The walk is fairly easy but paths may be muddy and there are some short climbs. Not suitable for pushchairs. We'll stop at the park for a cuppa and loo break on the way round.
Please contact Cath on 01422 345154 to put your name down or if you would like further details.
Healthy Minds has moved!
Our new address is 1 King Street, Halifax HX1 1SR (opposite Woolshops car park towards Halifax Minster). Telephone numbers will remain the same.
This is an exciting move for us to be in larger, more visible premises in readiness for the launch of Safespace.
Our new address is 1 King Street, Halifax HX1 1SR (opposite Woolshops car park towards Halifax Minster). Telephone numbers will remain the same.
This is an exciting move for us to be in larger, more visible premises in readiness for the launch of Safespace.
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Walk For Wellbeing Friday 8th December
Join Walk Leaders Kirstie and Helen at 11am outside Todmorden Market entrance for a walk along the canal to Grandma Pollard's Fish and Chip shop for some grub! The walk should take around 90 mins with an extra 45mins for food. We're sorry but while we will buy drinks we are unable to buy food. The walk is not suitable for wheelchairs but is possible with pushchairs with some help. Please phone Cath on 01422 345154 to put your name and phone number down for this walk.
Join Walk Leaders Kirstie and Helen at 11am outside Todmorden Market entrance for a walk along the canal to Grandma Pollard's Fish and Chip shop for some grub! The walk should take around 90 mins with an extra 45mins for food. We're sorry but while we will buy drinks we are unable to buy food. The walk is not suitable for wheelchairs but is possible with pushchairs with some help. Please phone Cath on 01422 345154 to put your name and phone number down for this walk.
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16th November 2017
It's getting into Christmas shopping season and you can help raise funds for Healthy Minds while you're doing it, at no extra cost! If you're shopping online, you can register with easyfundraising by clicking on the image on the right, shop as you would have anyway and Healthy Minds will receive a donation from retailers. With their donation reminder tool, you don't even have to think about it... |
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October 2017
We didn't win Charity of the Year (see below) but are happy to have lost out to St. Augustine's Centre, with whom we work in partnership on our Money in Mind and Roshani projects. Congratulations to them!
We didn't win Charity of the Year (see below) but are happy to have lost out to St. Augustine's Centre, with whom we work in partnership on our Money in Mind and Roshani projects. Congratulations to them!
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Thank you to Lizzie and her team who are embarking on a 1 mile swim to Lake Coniston in open waters to raise funds for Healthy Minds! Find out more & donate here.
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2 August 2017
The next Wellbeing Walk is on Friday 4th August from Sowerby Bridge to Mytholmroyd. Details & how to book here.
The next Wellbeing Walk is on Friday 4th August from Sowerby Bridge to Mytholmroyd. Details & how to book here.
HEALTHY MINDS
10TH Anniversary
Come to our FREE celebratory event.
Saturday 15th July 2017
Join us for our Family “Walk and Talk”
Meet 10.45am over the bridge on Dobroyd Road for media photos and to meet our Mayor Christine Potter, before setting off along the canal at 11am
Stop along the way at our allotment. Craft activities for all.
From 12.30 “coffee and cake”, stalls, balloons, bunting and a chat at Todmorden Central Methodist Church.
For more information email Tamsin@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk Telephone 01706 810311
10TH Anniversary
Come to our FREE celebratory event.
Saturday 15th July 2017
Join us for our Family “Walk and Talk”
Meet 10.45am over the bridge on Dobroyd Road for media photos and to meet our Mayor Christine Potter, before setting off along the canal at 11am
Stop along the way at our allotment. Craft activities for all.
From 12.30 “coffee and cake”, stalls, balloons, bunting and a chat at Todmorden Central Methodist Church.
For more information email Tamsin@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk Telephone 01706 810311
21st April 2017
PLEASE HELP US WITH YOUR VOTE!
Money in Mind is a partnership project with Christians Together Calderdale, Healthy Minds, Noah's Ark Centre and St. Augustine's Centre that helps people who experience mental health problems to become more resilient, financially and emotionally.
To continue this important work, we need your vote! Money in Mind has been shortlisted for NatWest Bank's skills and opportunities fund and the public voting site is now open at http://skillsandopportunitiesfund.natwest.com/vote/.
The vote will close at NOON on Friday 5 May 2017.
The project is listed under the North region as "Calderdale Wellbeing (Healthy Minds)".
Thom Kenrick, Head of Community Programmes said: “At NatWest we know that we can make the biggest difference when we help people help themselves. All our shortlisted projects have so much to offer people in their communities, so we’re asking the public to get behind the good causes that matter most to them.” @NatWestBusiness #skillsandopportunities
PLEASE HELP US WITH YOUR VOTE!
Money in Mind is a partnership project with Christians Together Calderdale, Healthy Minds, Noah's Ark Centre and St. Augustine's Centre that helps people who experience mental health problems to become more resilient, financially and emotionally.
To continue this important work, we need your vote! Money in Mind has been shortlisted for NatWest Bank's skills and opportunities fund and the public voting site is now open at http://skillsandopportunitiesfund.natwest.com/vote/.
The vote will close at NOON on Friday 5 May 2017.
The project is listed under the North region as "Calderdale Wellbeing (Healthy Minds)".
Thom Kenrick, Head of Community Programmes said: “At NatWest we know that we can make the biggest difference when we help people help themselves. All our shortlisted projects have so much to offer people in their communities, so we’re asking the public to get behind the good causes that matter most to them.” @NatWestBusiness #skillsandopportunities
5th April 2017
Healthy Minds announces Time Out – a new initiative for young people
Healthy Minds is delighted to be launching a new initiative for young people across Calderdale. Time Out will bring together a range of activities and provision for young people and add more to the mix – from climbing to crafts, emotional resilience to eco-mentoring. The focus will be on improving emotional health and wellbeing and giving young people opportunities to try out things that they enjoy and help them feel good.
It’s very much a partnership project and we’ll be working closely with both young people and like-minded organisations to come up with a dynamic model that young people can access easily and use flexibly. We’ve secured Local Transformation Plan funding for a year, but the plan is to create something that is sustainable long term.
So as well as a notification, this is a shout-out to all young people and organisations who are interested in becoming involved in Time Out. We’ll be holding some introductory workshops to start the ball rolling; if you’re interested in attending one of these or want to learn more about the project, please email tara@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk or jonny@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Healthy Minds announces Time Out – a new initiative for young people
Healthy Minds is delighted to be launching a new initiative for young people across Calderdale. Time Out will bring together a range of activities and provision for young people and add more to the mix – from climbing to crafts, emotional resilience to eco-mentoring. The focus will be on improving emotional health and wellbeing and giving young people opportunities to try out things that they enjoy and help them feel good.
It’s very much a partnership project and we’ll be working closely with both young people and like-minded organisations to come up with a dynamic model that young people can access easily and use flexibly. We’ve secured Local Transformation Plan funding for a year, but the plan is to create something that is sustainable long term.
So as well as a notification, this is a shout-out to all young people and organisations who are interested in becoming involved in Time Out. We’ll be holding some introductory workshops to start the ball rolling; if you’re interested in attending one of these or want to learn more about the project, please email tara@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk or jonny@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you!
7 March 2017
We're re-advertising for Calderdale Safespace Team Leader - full details on our jobs page.
Closing date Friday 31st March.
We're re-advertising for Calderdale Safespace Team Leader - full details on our jobs page.
Closing date Friday 31st March.
3 February 2017
Article in Halifax Courier today refers to Healthy Minds as among 14 voluntary sector organisations in Calderdale that will no longer receive funding from Calderdale CCG. Chair of Healthy Minds, Jenny Fagan, has issued the following statement in response:
In light of Calderdale CCG’s recent statement regarding voluntary sector funding, we feel it’s important to clarify what this means for Healthy Minds’ services:
Firstly, there will be no immediate changes in existing services: support groups, courses, workshops, our Open Minds mental health education programme, Roshani for BME groups, Money in Mind: welfare benefits advice and employment support, volunteer support and the Healthy Minds Forum will continue as they are for the time being.
CCG funding has been significant in expanding Healthy Minds’ work and we have been grateful for this support over the past three years. The CCG is one of several funders who support our work, however, and our challenge over the coming months is to carefully monitor the impact of the CCG’s statement on us, as well as the many other organisations in Calderdale who are affected by this.
Our aim is to preserve the services we provide alongside finding ways to meet growing demand. A big concern is that losing services in the voluntary sector will put greater pressure on everybody else and we are keen to work together with others to try to ensure that people who lose support elsewhere do not fall through the gaps. None of us will be able to meet everybody’s needs but we can strive to help as many people as much as we can.
We recognise that Calderdale CCG has been forced into this position due to ever-tightening restrictions imposed on the NHS – this is not unique to Calderdale. Despite all the rhetoric we see in the news about increased funding for the NHS, and for mental health, this is not matched by the reality.
If you would like to have your say, the Healthy Minds Forum is one way.
We are also raising this issue with local MPs, and you might want to do the same:
Halifax: Holly Lynch MP http://www.hollylynch.org.uk/
Calder Valley: Craig Whittaker MP http://craigwhittakermp.co.uk/
Article in Halifax Courier today refers to Healthy Minds as among 14 voluntary sector organisations in Calderdale that will no longer receive funding from Calderdale CCG. Chair of Healthy Minds, Jenny Fagan, has issued the following statement in response:
In light of Calderdale CCG’s recent statement regarding voluntary sector funding, we feel it’s important to clarify what this means for Healthy Minds’ services:
Firstly, there will be no immediate changes in existing services: support groups, courses, workshops, our Open Minds mental health education programme, Roshani for BME groups, Money in Mind: welfare benefits advice and employment support, volunteer support and the Healthy Minds Forum will continue as they are for the time being.
CCG funding has been significant in expanding Healthy Minds’ work and we have been grateful for this support over the past three years. The CCG is one of several funders who support our work, however, and our challenge over the coming months is to carefully monitor the impact of the CCG’s statement on us, as well as the many other organisations in Calderdale who are affected by this.
Our aim is to preserve the services we provide alongside finding ways to meet growing demand. A big concern is that losing services in the voluntary sector will put greater pressure on everybody else and we are keen to work together with others to try to ensure that people who lose support elsewhere do not fall through the gaps. None of us will be able to meet everybody’s needs but we can strive to help as many people as much as we can.
We recognise that Calderdale CCG has been forced into this position due to ever-tightening restrictions imposed on the NHS – this is not unique to Calderdale. Despite all the rhetoric we see in the news about increased funding for the NHS, and for mental health, this is not matched by the reality.
If you would like to have your say, the Healthy Minds Forum is one way.
We are also raising this issue with local MPs, and you might want to do the same:
Halifax: Holly Lynch MP http://www.hollylynch.org.uk/
Calder Valley: Craig Whittaker MP http://craigwhittakermp.co.uk/
1 February 2017
We're recruiting: Calderdale Safespace Team Leader. Full details & application process on the Jobs page
We're recruiting: Calderdale Safespace Team Leader. Full details & application process on the Jobs page
24 January 2017
Our new Todmorden Project is gearing up for launch and some services are already running. Full details here.
Our new Todmorden Project is gearing up for launch and some services are already running. Full details here.
We're seeking people who have personal experience of self-injury / self-harm to help us shape a new project speaking to children and young people about the issues. There are lots of ways to get involved, from advising to devising to co-delivering workshops. Details on the poster.
1 December 2016
We're recruiting for a new Todmorden project. See the Jobs page.
We're recruiting for a new Todmorden project. See the Jobs page.
30 November 2016
We commissioned an external evaluation of our Recovery & Support service, conducted by Enriched Consulting & School for Social Entrepreneurs. We’re delighted that this has shown a great, positive impact for the people with whom we’ve worked: John’s Journey accompanies the report to illustrate this difference. There’s a Summary Report of the main points and, should you want to delve deeper, see the full Evaluation Report. Their SROI calculation has found that every £1 invested in Healthy Minds is worth £7.28 in social value.
Thank you to all who contributed to the report by sharing their experiences of being involved with Healthy Minds.
We commissioned an external evaluation of our Recovery & Support service, conducted by Enriched Consulting & School for Social Entrepreneurs. We’re delighted that this has shown a great, positive impact for the people with whom we’ve worked: John’s Journey accompanies the report to illustrate this difference. There’s a Summary Report of the main points and, should you want to delve deeper, see the full Evaluation Report. Their SROI calculation has found that every £1 invested in Healthy Minds is worth £7.28 in social value.
Thank you to all who contributed to the report by sharing their experiences of being involved with Healthy Minds.
22 September 2016
Walking Group: the next walk is the Brighouse Bracer on 4th October.
Walking Group: the next walk is the Brighouse Bracer on 4th October.
September/ October 2016
The Healthy Minds Calderdale Employment Support Project will be running a series of workshops in September and October which are outlined in document below. They are for people thinking about, preparing for, or currently in employment.
If you are interested in attending any of the sessions, please can you contact Michelle Baron on 01422 345154 or 07496 492 399 or email michelle@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
The Healthy Minds Calderdale Employment Support Project will be running a series of workshops in September and October which are outlined in document below. They are for people thinking about, preparing for, or currently in employment.
If you are interested in attending any of the sessions, please can you contact Michelle Baron on 01422 345154 or 07496 492 399 or email michelle@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
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Old News
29 July 2016
The Self-Harm Group will NOT be running during August. The next scheduled group will be on Thursday 8th September. Support Groups.
19 July 2016
Have fun and get fit for free at People's Park: Healthy Living Park is a new programme of activities for people of all ages to get more active whilst enjoying the surroundings of People's Park. Zumba, Cycling and Summer sports are just some of the free sessions running between now and September - there's even a Teddy Bear's Picnic! Full details here.
The Self-Harm Group will NOT be running during August. The next scheduled group will be on Thursday 8th September. Support Groups.
19 July 2016
Have fun and get fit for free at People's Park: Healthy Living Park is a new programme of activities for people of all ages to get more active whilst enjoying the surroundings of People's Park. Zumba, Cycling and Summer sports are just some of the free sessions running between now and September - there's even a Teddy Bear's Picnic! Full details here.
12 May 2016
Healthy Minds is among the organisations holding a BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) Health Event on Thursday 26 May 11.30 - 2 at Queen's Road Neighbourhood Centre. Full details here.
Healthy Minds is among the organisations holding a BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) Health Event on Thursday 26 May 11.30 - 2 at Queen's Road Neighbourhood Centre. Full details here.
6 May 2016
Healthy Minds article in this week's Halifax Courier!
Healthy Minds article in this week's Halifax Courier!
14 April 2016
The next 6-week Well Aware course begins on 25th May in Halifax. Full details here.
The next 6-week Well Aware course begins on 25th May in Halifax. Full details here.
5 April 2016
Please read Impact Report for Healthy Minds Parenting and Mental Health Conference 2015 below.
Please read Impact Report for Healthy Minds Parenting and Mental Health Conference 2015 below.
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4 March 2016
We've been shortlisted among the Rastrick Big Local proposals that are now open for voting. Healthy Minds has held walking & wellbeing groups for some time in other areas, which have been extremely popular, and we'd like to extend this into the Rastrick area. Click here to see the proposals (we're under "G: Walking & Wellbeing Rastrick" - where you can see Nicola and Sam extolling the virtues of walking for wellbeing).
We've been shortlisted among the Rastrick Big Local proposals that are now open for voting. Healthy Minds has held walking & wellbeing groups for some time in other areas, which have been extremely popular, and we'd like to extend this into the Rastrick area. Click here to see the proposals (we're under "G: Walking & Wellbeing Rastrick" - where you can see Nicola and Sam extolling the virtues of walking for wellbeing).
2 March 2016
We are now running a free 7-week "Beyond the Pain" course starting on Monday 7th March. Full details here or call Kath on 01422 345154
We are now running a free 7-week "Beyond the Pain" course starting on Monday 7th March. Full details here or call Kath on 01422 345154
29 February 2016
Two new dates for the Walking for Wellbeing Group: Saturday 12th March Luddenden Dene and Friday 18th March Savile Park.
Full details on flyer here.
Two new dates for the Walking for Wellbeing Group: Saturday 12th March Luddenden Dene and Friday 18th March Savile Park.
Full details on flyer here.
24 February 2016
We are recruiting for an Employment Support Worker on our Money in Mind project. Details on our Jobs page.
We are recruiting for an Employment Support Worker on our Money in Mind project. Details on our Jobs page.
19 February 2016
Headspace is a new, condensed version of our popular Well Aware recovery course. It will be launched in Mixenden on 1st March and places are still available. Full details here.
Headspace is a new, condensed version of our popular Well Aware recovery course. It will be launched in Mixenden on 1st March and places are still available. Full details here.
9 February 2016
Details of the latest walking group here.
Details of the latest walking group here.
6 January 2016
We've set up a specific page for latest updates on floods advice and support - click here
We've set up a specific page for latest updates on floods advice and support - click here
4 January 2016
FLOODS IN CALDERDALE: POP-UP SHOP & EMERGENCY GRANTS
A pop up shop has opened in Woolshops to raise funds for those affected by local floods. It's in the old Accessorize shop, next to the Body Shop.
Please note that, due to a great public response, they no longer require donated items but they do need help spreading the word to get customers into the shop. Also, if anyone is able to help in the shop please ring Jo on 07725 854932 or call in.
Funds raised will be matched pound for pound via Community Foundation, which is providing up to £200 emergency grants for people affected. The form can be downloaded here: http://www.cffc.co.uk/portfolio/floodfund/
Clearly, not everyone has internet access so please try to help get the word out to those people too.
FLOODS IN CALDERDALE: POP-UP SHOP & EMERGENCY GRANTS
A pop up shop has opened in Woolshops to raise funds for those affected by local floods. It's in the old Accessorize shop, next to the Body Shop.
Please note that, due to a great public response, they no longer require donated items but they do need help spreading the word to get customers into the shop. Also, if anyone is able to help in the shop please ring Jo on 07725 854932 or call in.
Funds raised will be matched pound for pound via Community Foundation, which is providing up to £200 emergency grants for people affected. The form can be downloaded here: http://www.cffc.co.uk/portfolio/floodfund/
Clearly, not everyone has internet access so please try to help get the word out to those people too.
November 2015
Film re parents experiences.
Watch the film we made with parents about their experiences of services in Calderdale:
Watch the film we made with parents about their experiences of services in Calderdale:
5th November
Our support groups have a programme of activities through November, details of which can be found here.
Our support groups have a programme of activities through November, details of which can be found here.
Friday 9th October
Parenting Conference Success
Healthy Minds Calderdale held a conference about Parenting and Mental Health at the Elsie Whitely Innovation Centre in Halifax. The aim of the conference was to Celebrate World Mental Health Day and to bring parents and professionals together. It was attended by approximately 100 people. Delegates said that highlights included “hearing from people and networking” and “personal stories”.
Speakers included Clinical Psychologist Sam Warner, Katrina Jenkins from the Mental Health Foundation and parents with experience of using mental health services. People took part in workshops, debates and networking.
Delegates described the conference as “Informative, interesting and inspirational”. They also said “it was absolutely brilliant!”, that it “felt inspired and productive” and that “listening to service users and watching film was moving and gave a real element that was profound”.
Parenting Conference Success
Healthy Minds Calderdale held a conference about Parenting and Mental Health at the Elsie Whitely Innovation Centre in Halifax. The aim of the conference was to Celebrate World Mental Health Day and to bring parents and professionals together. It was attended by approximately 100 people. Delegates said that highlights included “hearing from people and networking” and “personal stories”.
Speakers included Clinical Psychologist Sam Warner, Katrina Jenkins from the Mental Health Foundation and parents with experience of using mental health services. People took part in workshops, debates and networking.
Delegates described the conference as “Informative, interesting and inspirational”. They also said “it was absolutely brilliant!”, that it “felt inspired and productive” and that “listening to service users and watching film was moving and gave a real element that was profound”.
Walk for Wellbeing
Our next walk will be an
Autumnal Foray into Judy Woods
On SATURDAY 17th October 2015
11am-1.30pm approx
Please ring on 01422 345154 to register with your contact details or to get further information. This is the only way we can contact you should we need to cancel for any reason.
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21st July 2015:
We are organising a Parenting and Mental Health Conference which will take place on Friday 9th October 2015 at the Elsie Whitely Innovation Centre, Halifax. Please contact Tamsin on tamsin@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk for more information or to book a place. 
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29th June 2015:
Healthy Minds has been shortlisted for Halifax Courier's Community Spirit Awards (Health & Wellbeing category). Awards will be presented on 9th July - fingers crossed & watch this space! UPDATE: The award went to Calderdale CAB's welfare rights project in the end. Details of the awards on the Halifax Courier site here. |
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6th June 2015:
Healthy Minds at Neighbours day in Peoples Park, Halifax. |
25th May 2015:
To find out more about the Roshani Project listen again to Neelam talking on Phoenix Radio. To listen click the play button. |
18th May 2015:
We are working with Disability Support Calderdale and Noah's Ark on a joint project to support people who have physical disabilities or long-term health conditions to maintain good mental health. Full details on the flyer.
We are working with Disability Support Calderdale and Noah's Ark on a joint project to support people who have physical disabilities or long-term health conditions to maintain good mental health. Full details on the flyer.
6th May 2015:
New Allotment Group is starting up at Pye Nest, Sowerby Bridge.
For more information download file below or contact Nicola.
Email: nicola@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
Phone 01422 345 154 or 07985750592
New Allotment Group is starting up at Pye Nest, Sowerby Bridge.
For more information download file below or contact Nicola.
Email: nicola@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk
Phone 01422 345 154 or 07985750592
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29th April 2015:
The Music Night Fundraiser was a great success. Big thank you to everyone who contributed. We raised £600 for Healthy Minds.
See pictures from the event below:
The Music Night Fundraiser was a great success. Big thank you to everyone who contributed. We raised £600 for Healthy Minds.
See pictures from the event below:
22nd April 2015:
We will be doing daytime forum meetings as well as evening forum meetings. For more information on the Forum go to the Healthy Minds Forum page.
Click below to download the flier about daytime forum meetings.
We will be doing daytime forum meetings as well as evening forum meetings. For more information on the Forum go to the Healthy Minds Forum page.
Click below to download the flier about daytime forum meetings.
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22nd April 2015:
Upcoming Music Night in Halifax Courier article from 17 April. The latest line-up can be viewed here.
Upcoming Music Night in Halifax Courier article from 17 April. The latest line-up can be viewed here.
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15th April 2015:
New groups coming up:
If you are interested in any of the above groups please get in touch with Dianne on 01422 345154 or email dianne@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk |
Workshops coming up:
If you are interested in any of the above workshops please get in touch with Tamsin on 01422 345154 or email tamsin@healthymindscalderdale.co.uk |
April 2015
We are organising a Music Night fundraiser, to be held at Arden Road Social Club on Saturday 25th April.
You can buy tickets at the door for a suggested donation of £3 but please tell us if you're thinking of coming, just so we have an idea of numbers. Call or text 0771 538 2324 or email us.
Help to spread the word! Feel free to post on Facebook, Twitter or in your local club, pub, shop or launderette - Download the poster.
We are organising a Music Night fundraiser, to be held at Arden Road Social Club on Saturday 25th April.
You can buy tickets at the door for a suggested donation of £3 but please tell us if you're thinking of coming, just so we have an idea of numbers. Call or text 0771 538 2324 or email us.
Help to spread the word! Feel free to post on Facebook, Twitter or in your local club, pub, shop or launderette - Download the poster.
Great meeting today with @HealthyMindsCW and @Halifax_RLFC exciting times! pic.twitter.com/454CjRNmGu
— State of Mind (@SoMRugbyLeague) February 4, 20153rd February 2015:
This Thursday, 5th Feb, is Time To Talk Day. Take 5 minutes to have a chat with somebody about mental health. More info here.
This Thursday, 5th Feb, is Time To Talk Day. Take 5 minutes to have a chat with somebody about mental health. More info here.
7th January 2015:
Happy New Year to all from Healthy Minds! Throughout 2015 we will be running some standalone workshops on specific issues. The first is on 22nd January: Putting Yourself First. Find out about this, and the other workshops, here.
Happy New Year to all from Healthy Minds! Throughout 2015 we will be running some standalone workshops on specific issues. The first is on 22nd January: Putting Yourself First. Find out about this, and the other workshops, here.
19 December 2014:
We are recruiting for a new post: the Roshani project will work with the Asian community to raise awareness and tackle stigma around mental health. Applications are invited for the 18 hour per week Project Worker post. Details on our Jobs page.
We are recruiting for a new post: the Roshani project will work with the Asian community to raise awareness and tackle stigma around mental health. Applications are invited for the 18 hour per week Project Worker post. Details on our Jobs page.
11th December 2014
Important notice: the next Anxiety and Depression Group meeting in Elland will take place on Tuesday 23rd December. The Group will be meeting outside Cornerstones Barnardos on Victoria Road/Coronation Street at 12.30 and taking a short walk to Morrisons Café for coffee and a catch-up. Also, this group will be moving in the New Year - we are currently looking for a new venue so watch this space!
Important notice: the next Anxiety and Depression Group meeting in Elland will take place on Tuesday 23rd December. The Group will be meeting outside Cornerstones Barnardos on Victoria Road/Coronation Street at 12.30 and taking a short walk to Morrisons Café for coffee and a catch-up. Also, this group will be moving in the New Year - we are currently looking for a new venue so watch this space!
14th November 2014:
The next Healthy Minds Walk for Wellbeing is at Shibden Park on Tuesday 25th November. We'll be meeting at 11am at Shibden Park Visitor's Centre. If you want to come along, please contact Cath. Fingers crossed for lovely weather! And the following week warm up for winter with our Winter Crafts session in Sowerby Bridge. It's a free crafty session from 1-3pm at St Paul's Church on Wednesday 3rd December.
The next Healthy Minds Walk for Wellbeing is at Shibden Park on Tuesday 25th November. We'll be meeting at 11am at Shibden Park Visitor's Centre. If you want to come along, please contact Cath. Fingers crossed for lovely weather! And the following week warm up for winter with our Winter Crafts session in Sowerby Bridge. It's a free crafty session from 1-3pm at St Paul's Church on Wednesday 3rd December.
5 November 2014:
We want to check that our plans for development are on the right track. Please take two minutes to complete our survey here.
We want to check that our plans for development are on the right track. Please take two minutes to complete our survey here.
17 October 2014:
We're in the Halifax Courier again - this time, along with other organisations, for World Mental Health Day event last Friday.
We're in the Halifax Courier again - this time, along with other organisations, for World Mental Health Day event last Friday.
9 October 2014:
Healthy Minds Forum has arranged a special session on benefits and JSA / ESA pilots will be held on Thursday 16th October 1-3pm at Voluntary Action Calderdale. Full details here.
Healthy Minds Forum has arranged a special session on benefits and JSA / ESA pilots will be held on Thursday 16th October 1-3pm at Voluntary Action Calderdale. Full details here.
26 September 2014:
Very exciting development: Healthy Minds Radio Show's first broadcast will be on Monday 29th September 9am - noon on 96.7 Phoenix FM! The new monthly show has been compiled by Forum members, volunteers and Healthy Minds staff. The first show features an interview with Dr Rufus May, along with music, chat and all sorts of other stuff. Thanks to everyone who has contributed, including the marvellous team at Phoenix who have helped pull it all together.
Very exciting development: Healthy Minds Radio Show's first broadcast will be on Monday 29th September 9am - noon on 96.7 Phoenix FM! The new monthly show has been compiled by Forum members, volunteers and Healthy Minds staff. The first show features an interview with Dr Rufus May, along with music, chat and all sorts of other stuff. Thanks to everyone who has contributed, including the marvellous team at Phoenix who have helped pull it all together.
22 September / 12 September 2014:
Update: Venues confirmed: Self-harm - Victoria Theatre; Chronic Pain - Noah's Ark Centre.
We're finding new venues for the self-harm and chronic pain groups. Full details will be made available once confirmed but, in the meantime, please contact us for the latest details.
Update: Venues confirmed: Self-harm - Victoria Theatre; Chronic Pain - Noah's Ark Centre.
We're finding new venues for the self-harm and chronic pain groups. Full details will be made available once confirmed but, in the meantime, please contact us for the latest details.
4 September:
We've finally uploaded the film that the HM Forum members made for the Crisis Care Concordat - see it on the Forum page.
We've finally uploaded the film that the HM Forum members made for the Crisis Care Concordat - see it on the Forum page.
2 September 2014:
We will be running a workshop at the Women's Centre on Monday 20th October - see flyer for more details.
We will be running a workshop at the Women's Centre on Monday 20th October - see flyer for more details.
